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Lu Y, Li W, Fan Y, Cheng L, Tang Y, Sun H. Recent Advances in Bonding Regulation of Metalloporphyrin-Modified Carbon-Based Catalysts for Accelerating Energy Electrocatalytic Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2406180. [PMID: 39385633 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202406180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Metalloporphyrins modified carbon-based materials, owing to the excellent acid-base resistance, optimal electron transfer rates, and superior catalytic performance, have shown great potential in energy electrocatalysis. Recently, numerous efforts have concentrated on employing carbon-based substrates as platforms to anchor metalloporphyrins, thereby fabricating a diverse array of composite catalysts tailored for assorted electrocatalytic processes. However, the interplay through bonding regulation of metalloporphyrins with carbon materials and the resultant enhancement in catalyst performance remains inadequately elucidated. Gaining an in-depth comprehension of the synergistic interactions between metalloporphyrins and carbon-based materials within the realm of electrocatalysis is imperative for advancing the development of innovative composite catalysts. Herein, the review systematically classifies the binding modes (i.e., covalent grafting and non-covalent interactions) between carbon-based materials and metalloporphyrins, followed by a discussion on the structural characteristics and applications of metalloporphyrins supported on various carbon-based substrates, categorized according to their binding modes. Additionally, this review underscores the principal challenges and emerging opportunities for carbon-supported metalloporphyrin composite catalysts, offering both inspiration and methodological insights for researchers involved in the design and application of these advanced catalytic systems.
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- Yang Lu
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Cheng J, Zhang Z, Shao J, Wang T, Li R, Zhang W. Construction of an Axial Charge Transfer Channel Between Single-Atom Fe Sites and Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Supports for Boosting Oxygen Reduction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402583. [PMID: 38804883 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The introduction of axial-coordinated heteroatoms in Fe─N─C single-atom catalysts enables the significant enhancement of their oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance. However, the interaction relationship between the axial-coordinated heteroatoms and their carbon supports is still unclear. In this work, a gas phase surface treatment method is proposed to prepare a series of X─Fe─N─C (X = O, P, and S) single-atom catalysts with axial X-coordination on graphitic-N-rich carbon supports. Synchrotron-based X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicate the formation of an axial charge transfer channel between the graphitic-N-rich carbon supports and single-atom Fe sites by axial O atoms in O─Fe─N─C. As a result, the O─Fe─N─C exhibits excellent ORR performance with a half-wave potential of 0.905 V versus RHE and a high specific capacity of 884 mAh g-1 for zinc-air battery, which is superior to other X─Fe─N─C catalysts without axial charge transfer and the commercial Pt/C catalyst. This work not only demonstrates a general synthesis strategy for the preparation of single-atom catalysts with axial-coordinated heteroatoms, but also presents insights into the interaction between single-atom active sites and doped carbon supports.
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- Jiahao Cheng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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Kundu BK, Sun Y. Electricity-driven organic hydrogenation using water as the hydrogen source. Chem Sci 2024; 15:d4sc03836c. [PMID: 39371462 PMCID: PMC11450802 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc03836c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/21/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024] Open
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Hydrogenation is a pivotal process in organic synthesis and various catalytic strategies have been developed in achieving effective hydrogenation of diverse substrates. Despite the competence of these methods, the predominant reliance on molecular hydrogen (H2) gas under high temperature and elevated pressure presents operational challenges. Other alternative hydrogen sources such as inorganic hydrides and organic acids are often prohibitively expensive, limiting their practical utility on a large scale. In contrast, employing water as a hydrogen source for organic hydrogenation presents an attractive and sustainable alternative, promising to overcome the drawbacks associated with traditional hydrogen sources. Integrated with electricity as the sole driving force under ambient conditions, hydrogenation using water as the sole hydrogen source aligns well with the environmental sustainability goals but also offers a safer and potentially more cost-effective solution. This article starts with the discussion on the inherent advantages and limitations of conventional hydrogen sources compared to water in hydrogenation reactions, followed by the introduction of representative electrocatalytic systems that successfully utilize water as the hydrogen source in realizing a large number of organic hydrogenation transformations, with a focus on heterogeneous electrocatalysts. In summary, transitioning to water as a hydrogen source in organic hydrogenation represents a promising direction for sustainable chemistry. In particular, by exploring and optimizing electrocatalytic hydrogenation systems, the chemical industry can reduce its reliance on hazardous and expensive hydrogen sources, paving the way for safer, greener, and less energy-intensive hydrogenation processes.
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- Bidyut Kumar Kundu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio 45221 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio 45221 USA
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Chen J, Guo S, Wang L, Liu S, Wang H, Zhao Q. Atomic Molybdenum Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401019. [PMID: 38757438 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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As a sustainable energy technology, electrocatalytic energy conversion requires electrocatalysts, which greatly motivates the exploitation of high-performance electrocatalysts based on nonprecious metals. Molybdenum-based nanomaterials have demonstrated promise as electrocatalysts because of their unique physiochemical and electronic properties. Among them, atomic Mo catalysts, also called Mo-based single-atom catalysts (Mo-SACs), have the most accessible active sites and tunable microenvironments and are thrivingly explored in various electrochemical conversion reactions. A timely review of such rapidly developing topics is necessary to provide guidance for further exploration of optimized Mo-SACs toward electrochemical energy technologies. In this review, recent advances in the synthetic strategies for Mo-SACs are highlighted, focusing on the microenvironment engineering of Mo atoms. Then, the representative achievements of their applications in various electrocatalytic reactions involving the N2, H2O, and CO2 cycles are summarized by combining experimental and computational results. Finally, prospects for the future development of Mo-SACs in electrocatalysis are provided and the key challenges that require further investigation and optimization are highlighted.
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- Jianmei Chen
- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Research Institute of Superconductor Electronics, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Liu T, Chen C, Pu Z, Huang Q, Zhang X, Al-Enizi AM, Nafady A, Huang S, Chen D, Mu S. Non-Noble-Metal-Based Electrocatalysts for Acidic Oxygen Evolution Reaction: Recent Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405399. [PMID: 39183523 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) plays a pivotal role in diverse renewable energy storage and conversion technologies, including water electrolysis, electrochemical CO2 reduction, nitrogen fixation, and metal-air batteries. Among various water electrolysis techniques, proton exchange membrane (PEM)-based water electrolysis devices offer numerous advantages, including high current densities, exceptional chemical stability, excellent proton conductivity, and high-purity H2. Nevertheless, the prohibitive cost associated with Ir/Ru-based OER electrocatalysts poses a significant barrier to the broad-scale application of PEM-based water splitting. Consequently, it is crucial to advance the development of non-noble metal OER catalysis substance with high acid-activity and stability, thereby fostering their widespread integration into PEM water electrolyzers (PEMWEs). In this review, a comprehensive analysis of the acidic OER mechanism, encompassing the adsorbate evolution mechanism (AEM), lattice oxygen mechanism (LOM) and oxide path mechanism (OPM) is offered. Subsequently, a systematic summary of recently reported noble-metal-free catalysts including transition metal-based, carbon-based and other types of catalysts is provided. Additionally, a comprehensive compilation of in situ/operando characterization techniques is provided, serving as invaluable tools for furnishing experimental evidence to comprehend the catalytic mechanism. Finally, the present challenges and future research directions concerning precious-metal-free acidic OER are comprehensively summarized and discussed in this review.
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- Tingting Liu
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou, 341000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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Lee W, Choung S, Kim S, Hong J, Kim D, Tarpeh WA, Han JW, Cho K. Atomically Dispersed Ru-doped Ti 4O 7 Electrocatalysts for Chlorine Evolution Reaction with a Universal Activity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401248. [PMID: 38639029 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Chlorine has been supplied by the chlor-alkali process that deploys dimensionally stable anodes (DSAs) for the electrochemical chlorine evolution reaction (ClER). The paramount bottlenecks have been ascribed to an intensive usage of precious elements and inevitable competition with the oxygen evolution reaction. Herein, a unique case of Ru2+-O4 active motifs anchored on Magnéli Ti4O7 (Ru-Ti4O7) via a straightforward wet impregnation and mild annealing is reported. The Ru-Ti4O7 performs radically active ClER with minimal deployment of Ru (0.13 wt%), both in 5 m NaCl (pH 2.3) and 0.1 m NaCl (pH 6.5) electrolytes. Scanning electrochemical microscopy demonstrates superior ClER selectivity on Ru-Ti4O7 compared to the DSA. Operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations reveal a universally active ClER (over a wide range of pH and [Cl-]), through a direct adsorption of Cl- on Ru2+-O4 sites as the most plausible pathway, together with stabilized ClO* at low [Cl-] and high pH.
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- Woonghee Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, California, 94305, USA
- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Dübendorf, CH-8600, Switzerland
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, California, 94025, USA
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, California, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
- Institute for Convergence Research and Education in Advanced Technology, Yonsei University International Campus, Incheon, 21983, Republic of Korea
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Li X, Yu Z, Zhang C, Li B, Wu X, Liu Y, Zhu Z. Advancing Energy Sustainability Through Solar-to-Fuel Technologies: From Materials to Devices and Systems. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400683. [PMID: 39039980 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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To achieve carbon neutrality and sustainable development, innovative solar-to-fuel systems have been designed through the integration of solar energy harvesting and electrochemical devices. Over the last decade, there have been notable advancements in enhancing the efficiency and durability of these solar-to-fuel systems. Despite the advancements, there remains significant potential for further improvements in the performance of systems. Enhancements can be achieved by optimizing electrochemical catalysts, advancing the manufacturing technologies of photovoltaics and electrochemical cells, and refining the overall design of these systems. In the realm of catalyst optimization, the effectiveness of materials can be significantly improved through active site engineering and strategic use of functional groups. Similarly, the performance of electrochemical devices can be enhanced by incorporating specific additives into electrolytes and optimizing gas diffusion electrodes. Improvements in solar harvesting devices are achievable through efficient passivant and self-assembled monolayers, which enhance the overall quality and efficiency of these systems. Additionally, optimizing the energy conversion efficiency involves the strategic use of DC converters, photoelectrodes, and redox media. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements in solar-powered electrochemical energy conversion systems, laying a solid foundation for future research and development in the field of energy sustainability.
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- Xintong Li
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Luo G, Song M, Zhang Q, An L, Shen T, Wang S, Hu H, Huang X, Wang D. Advances of Synergistic Electrocatalysis Between Single Atoms and Nanoparticles/Clusters. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:241. [PMID: 38980634 PMCID: PMC11233490 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01463-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Combining single atoms with clusters or nanoparticles is an emerging tactic to design efficient electrocatalysts. Both synergy effect and high atomic utilization of active sites in the composite catalysts result in enhanced electrocatalytic performance, simultaneously provide a radical analysis of the interrelationship between structure and activity. In this review, the recent advances of single-atomic site catalysts coupled with clusters or nanoparticles are emphasized. Firstly, the synthetic strategies, characterization, dynamics and types of single atoms coupled with clusters/nanoparticles are introduced, and then the key factors controlling the structure of the composite catalysts are discussed. Next, several clean energy catalytic reactions performed over the synergistic composite catalysts are illustrated. Eventually, the encountering challenges and recommendations for the future advancement of synergistic structure in energy-transformation electrocatalysis are outlined.
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- Guanyu Luo
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China.
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Kment Š, Bakandritsos A, Tantis I, Kmentová H, Zuo Y, Henrotte O, Naldoni A, Otyepka M, Varma RS, Zbořil R. Single Atom Catalysts Based on Earth-Abundant Metals for Energy-Related Applications. Chem Rev 2024. [PMID: 38967551 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Anthropogenic activities related to population growth, economic development, technological advances, and changes in lifestyle and climate patterns result in a continuous increase in energy consumption. At the same time, the rare metal elements frequently deployed as catalysts in energy related processes are not only costly in view of their low natural abundance, but their availability is often further limited due to geopolitical reasons. Thus, electrochemical energy storage and conversion with earth-abundant metals, mainly in the form of single-atom catalysts (SACs), are highly relevant and timely technologies. In this review the application of earth-abundant SACs in electrochemical energy storage and electrocatalytic conversion of chemicals to fuels or products with high energy content is discussed. The oxygen reduction reaction is also appraised, which is primarily harnessed in fuel cell technologies and metal-air batteries. The coordination, active sites, and mechanistic aspects of transition metal SACs are analyzed for two-electron and four-electron reaction pathways. Further, the electrochemical water splitting with SACs toward green hydrogen fuel is discussed in terms of not only hydrogen evolution reaction but also oxygen evolution reaction. Similarly, the production of ammonia as a clean fuel via electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction is portrayed, highlighting the potential of earth-abundant single metal species.
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- Štĕpán Kment
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Turin, Italy 10125
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- IT4Innovations, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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Zhao H, Wang J. Supported nano-sized precious metal catalysts for oxidation of catalytic volatile organic compounds. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:15804-15817. [PMID: 38775810 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05812c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are common contaminants found as indoor as well as outdoor pollutants, which can induce acute or chronic health hazards to the human physiological system. The catalytic oxidation method is widely considered as one of the effective methods for removing VOCs, and the development of highly effective catalysts is highly urgent for booming this interesting field. This review focuses on the recent progress of VOC oxidation catalyzed by supported nano-sized precious metal catalysts, and discusses the effects of metal composition, supports, size, and morphology on the catalytic activity. In addition, the roles played by both nano-sized precious metals and supports in enhancing the performance of catalytic VOCs are also systematically discussed, which will guide the further development of more advanced VOC catalysts.
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- Hui Zhao
- Capital Construction Office, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213164, China.
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Cui Y, Ren C, Li Q, Ling C, Wang J. Hybridization State Transition under Working Conditions: Activity Origin of Single-Atom Catalysts. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:15640-15647. [PMID: 38771765 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have been widely investigated and have emerged as a transformative approach in electrocatalysis. Despite their clear structure, the origin of their exceptional activity remains elusive. Herein, we elucidate a common phenomenon of the hybridization state transition of metal centers, which is responsible for the activity origin across various SACs for different reactions. Focusing on N-doped carbon-supported Ni SAC (NiN4 SAC) for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), our comprehensive computations successfully clarify the hybridization state transition under working conditions and its relation with the activity. This transition, triggered by the reaction intermediates and applied potential, converts the Ni center from the inert dsp2 hybridization state to the active d2sp3 hybridization state. Importantly, the calculated activity and selectivity of the CO2RR over the d2sp3-hybridized Ni center are consistent with the experimental results, offering strong support for the proposed hypothesis. This work suggests a universal principle of electronic structure evolution in SACs that could revolutionize catalyst design, which also introduces a new paradigm for manipulating electronic states to enhance catalytic performance, with implications for various reactions and catalyst platforms.
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- Yu Cui
- Key Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Deng M, Wang D, Li Y. General Design Concept of High-Performance Single-Atom-Site Catalysts for H 2O 2 Electrosynthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314340. [PMID: 38439595 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a green oxidizing agent is widely used in various fields. Electrosynthesis of H2O2 has gradually become a hotspot due to its convenient and environment-friendly features. Single-atom-site catalysts (SASCs) with uniform active sites are the ideal catalysts for the in-depth study of the reaction mechanism and structure-performance relationship. In this review, the outstanding achievements of SASCs in the electrosynthesis of H2O2 through 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and 2e- water oxygen reaction (WOR) in recent years, are summarized. First, the elementary steps of the two pathways and the roles of key intermediates (*OOH and *OH) in the reactions are systematically discussed. Next, the influence of the size effect, electronic structure regulation, the support/interfacial effect, the optimization of coordination microenvironments, and the SASCs-derived catalysts applied in 2e- ORR are systematically analyzed. Besides, the developments of SASCs in 2e- WOR are also overviewed. Finally, the research progress of H2O2 electrosynthesis on SASCs is concluded, and an outlook on the rational design of SASCs is presented in conjunction with the design strategies and characterization techniques.
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- Mingyang Deng
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Cao X, Tian J, Tan Y, Zhu Y, Hu J, Wang Y, Liu E, Chen Z. Interfacial Electron Potential Well Facilitates the Design of Cobalt Phosphide Heterojunctions for Hydrogen Evolution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306113. [PMID: 38088524 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The interfacial electron modulation of electrocatalysts is an effective way to realize efficient hydrogen production, which is of great importance for future renewable energy systems. However, systematic theory-guided design of catalysts in heterojunction coupling is lacking. In this work, a multi-level theoretical calculation is performed to screen optimal candidates to form a heterojunction with CoP (101) surface for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. To overcome the weak adsorption of H+ on CoP (101), rational design of electrons potential well at the heterojunction interface can effectively enhance the hydrogen adsorption. All p-type cobalt-based phosphides are considered potential candidates at the beginning. After screening for conductivity, stability, interface matching screening, and ΔGH* evaluation, the CoP/Co2P-H system is identified to be able to display optimal hydrogen production performance. To verify the theoretical design, CoP, CoP/Co2P-H, and CoP/Co2P-O are synthesized and the electrochemical analysis is carried out. The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance is consistent with the prediction. This work utilizes the electron potential well effect and multi-level screening calculations to design highly efficient heterojunction catalysts, which can provide useful theoretical guidance for the rational design of heterojunction-type catalysts.
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- Xiaofei Cao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
- The Education Department of Shaanxi Province, The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Alternative Energy Materials & Devices, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Yao W, Liao K, Lai T, Sul H, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Key Materials to Mechanisms. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4935-5118. [PMID: 38598693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Rechargeable metal-sulfur batteries are considered promising candidates for energy storage due to their high energy density along with high natural abundance and low cost of raw materials. However, they could not yet be practically implemented due to several key challenges: (i) poor conductivity of sulfur and the discharge product metal sulfide, causing sluggish redox kinetics, (ii) polysulfide shuttling, and (iii) parasitic side reactions between the electrolyte and the metal anode. To overcome these obstacles, numerous strategies have been explored, including modifications to the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and binder. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of metal-sulfur batteries are first discussed. Second, the latest research on metal-sulfur batteries is presented and discussed, covering their material design, synthesis methods, and electrochemical performances. Third, emerging advanced characterization techniques that reveal the working mechanisms of metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. Finally, the possible future research directions for the practical applications of metal-sulfur batteries are discussed. This comprehensive review aims to provide experimental strategies and theoretical guidance for designing and understanding the intricacies of metal-sulfur batteries; thus, it can illuminate promising pathways for progressing high-energy-density metal-sulfur battery systems.
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- Weiqi Yao
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Tang T, Bai X, Wang Z, Guan J. Structural engineering of atomic catalysts for electrocatalysis. Chem Sci 2024; 15:5082-5112. [PMID: 38577377 PMCID: PMC10988631 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00569d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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As a burgeoning category of heterogeneous catalysts, atomic catalysts have been extensively researched in the field of electrocatalysis. To satisfy different electrocatalytic reactions, single-atom catalysts (SACs), diatomic catalysts (DACs) and triatomic catalysts (TACs) have been successfully designed and synthesized, in which microenvironment structure regulation is the core to achieve high-efficiency catalytic activity and selectivity. In this review, the effect of the geometric and electronic structure of metal active centers on catalytic performance is systematically introduced, including substrates, central metal atoms, and the coordination environment. Then theoretical understanding of atomic catalysts for electrocatalysis is innovatively discussed, including synergistic effects, defect coupled spin state change and crystal field distortion spin state change. In addition, we propose the challenges to optimize atomic catalysts for electrocatalysis applications, including controlled synthesis, increasing the density of active sites, enhancing intrinsic activity, and improving the stability. Moreover, the structure-function relationships of atomic catalysts in the CO2 reduction reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, and oxygen evolution reaction are highlighted. To facilitate the development of high-performance atomic catalysts, several technical challenges and research orientations are put forward.
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- Tianmi Tang
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130021 PR China
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Zhang M, Wang J, Gong Y. Atomically dispersed silver atoms incorporated in spinel cobalt oxide (Co 3O 4) for boosting oxygen evolution reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:203-212. [PMID: 38176230 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Incorporating noble metal single atoms into lattice of spinel cobalt oxide (Co3O4) is an attractive way to fabricate oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts because of the high activity and economic benefit. The commonly used high valence noble metal dopants such as ruthenium, iridium and rhodium tend to supersede Co3+ at octahedral site of Co3O4 and result in great activity, the origins of admirable activity were also wildly investigated. However, bare explorations on doping noble metal single atom into tetrahedral site of Co3O4 to construct OER catalyst have been reported, corresponding catalytic activity and mechanism remain mystery. Here, a promising structure that tetrahedrally substituent Ag single atom embedded in Co3O4 nanoparticles on the surface of carbon nanotube (Ag-Co3O4/CNT) was presented, and its performance in OER was probed. The high angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) demonstrate the successful embeddedness of atomical Ag atom in Co3O4 lattice, the resultant electronic interaction is conducive to promote charge transfer for OER. Theoretical calculations further disclose that atomical Ag dopant prefers to replace tetrahedral Co2+ rather than octahedral Co3+. The substitution Ag acts as the active site through Ag-Co bridge and facilitates the desorption process, which improves the turnover frequency (TOF) and boosts the intrinsic activity of Ag-Co3O4/CNT. Benefiting from the essentials above, Ag-Co3O4/CNT displays remarkable activity (236 mV@10 mA cm-2) and robust stability for alkaline OER. This finding offers a potential direction for the design of noble metal single atom involved Co3O4 based OER electrocatalysts.
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- Meilin Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030051, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030051, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030051, China.
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Song M, Wu Y, Zhao Z, Zheng M, Wang C, Lu J. Corrosion Engineering of Part-Per-Million Single Atom Pt 1/Ni(OH) 2 Electrocatalyst for PET Upcycling at Ampere-Level Current Density. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403234. [PMID: 38504525 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The plastic waste issue has posed a series of formidable challenges for the ecological environment and human health. While conventional recycling strategies often lead to plastic down-cycling, the electrochemical strategy of recovering valuable monomers enables an ideal, circular plastic economy. Here a corrosion synthesized single atom Pt1/Ni(OH)2 electrocatalyst with part-per-million noble Pt loading for highly efficient and selective upcycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into valuable chemicals (potassium diformate and terephthalic acid) and green hydrogen is reported. Electro-oxidation of PET hydrolysate, ethylene glycol (EG), to formate is processed with high Faraday efficiency (FE) and selectivity (>90%) at the current density close to 1000 mA cm-2 (1.444 V vs RHE). The in situ spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations provide insights into the mechanism and the understanding of the high efficiency. Remarkably, the electro-oxidation of EG at the ampere-level current density is also successfully illustrated by using a membrane-electrode assembly with high FEs to formate integrated with hydrogen production for 500 h of continuous operation. This process allows valuable chemical production at high space-time yield and is highly profitable (588-700 $ ton-1 PET), showing an industrial perspective on single-atom catalysis of electrochemical plastic upcycling.
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- Minwei Song
- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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Zhu Y, Jiang Y, Li H, Zhang D, Tao L, Fu XZ, Liu M, Wang S. Tip-like Fe-N 4 Sites Induced Surface Microenvironments Regulation Boosts the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319370. [PMID: 38224011 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Single atom catalysts with defined local structures and favorable surface microenvironments are significant for overcoming slow kinetics and accelerating O2 electroreduction. Here, enriched tip-like FeN4 sites (T-Fe SAC) on spherical carbon surfaces were developed to investigate the change in surface microenvironments and catalysis behavior. Finite element method (FEM) simulations, together with experiments, indicate the strong local electric field of the tip-like FeN4 and the more denser interfacial water layer, thereby enhancing the kinetics of the proton-coupled electron transfer process. In situ spectroelectrochemical studies and the density functional theory (DFT) calculation results indicate the pathway transition on the tip-like FeN4 sites, promoting the dissociation of O-O bond via side-on adsorption model. The adsorbed OH* can be facilely released on the curved surface and accelerate the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) kinetics. The obtained T-Fe SAC nanoreactor exhibits excellent ORR activities (E1/2 =0.91 V vs. RHE) and remarkable stability, exceeding those of flat FeN4 and Pt/C. This work clarified the in-depth insights into the origin of catalytic activity of tip-like FeN4 sites and held great promise in industrial catalysis, electrochemical energy storage, and many other fields.
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- Yanwei Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, Changsha, 410083, China
- Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Hunan Joint International Research Center for Carbon Dioxide Resource Utilization, Changsha, 410083, China
- Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Jiang X, Chen C, Chen J, Yu S, Yu W, Shen L, Li B, Zhou M, Lin H. Atomically dispersed dual-atom catalysts: A new rising star in environmental remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169142. [PMID: 38070550 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts, characterized by individual metal atoms as active centers, have emerged as promising candidates owing to their remarkable catalytic efficiency, maximum atomic utilization efficiency, and robust stability. However, the limitation of single-atom catalysts lies in their inability to cater to multistep reactions using a solitary active site. Introducing an additional metal atom can amplify the number of active sites, modulate the electronic structure, bolster adsorption ability, and enable a gamut of core reactions, thus augmenting their catalytic prowess. As such, dual-atom catalysts have risen to prominence. However, a comprehensive review elucidating the realm of dual-atom catalysts in environmental remediation is currently lacking. This review endeavors to bridge this gap, starting with a discourse on immobilization techniques for dual-atom catalysts, which includes configurations such as adjacent atoms, bridged atoms, and co-facially separated atoms. The review then delves into the intrinsic activity mechanisms of these catalysts, elucidating aspects like adsorption dynamics, electronic regulation, and synergistic effects. Following this, a comprehensive summarization of dual-atom catalysts for environmental applications is provided, spanning electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and Fenton-like reactions. Finally, the existing challenges and opportunities in the field of dual-atom catalysts are extensively discussed. This work aims to be a beacon, illuminating the path towards the evolution and adoption of dual-atom catalysts in environmental remediation.
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- Xialiang Jiang
- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Li L, Xu J, Zhu Q, Meng X, Xu H, Han M. Non-noble metal single-atoms for oxygen electrocatalysis in rechargeable zinc-air batteries: recent developments and future perspectives. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:1915-1934. [PMID: 38192245 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03249c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Ever-growing demands for zinc-air batteries (ZABs) call for the development of advanced electrocatalysts. Single-atom catalysts (SACs), particularly those for isolating non-noble metals (NBMs), are attracting great interest due to their merits of low cost, high atom utilization efficiency, structural tunability, and extraordinary activity. Rational design of advanced NBM SACs relies heavily on an in-depth understanding of reaction mechanisms. To gain a better understanding of the reaction mechanisms of oxygen electrocatalysis in ZABs and guide the design and optimization of more efficient NBM SACs, we herein organize a comprehensive review by summarizing the fundamental concepts in the field of ZABs and the recent advances in the reported NBM SACs. Moreover, the selection of NBM elements and supports of SACs and some effective strategies for enhancing the electrochemical performance of ZABs are illustrated in detail. Finally, the challenges and future direction in this field of ZABs are also discussed.
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- Le Li
- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, China.
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Ahmed M, Wang C, Zhao Y, Sathish CI, Lei Z, Qiao L, Sun C, Wang S, Kennedy JV, Vinu A, Yi J. Bridging Together Theoretical and Experimental Perspectives in Single-Atom Alloys for Electrochemical Ammonia Production. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2308084. [PMID: 38243883 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Ammonia is an essential commodity in the food and chemical industry. Despite the energy-intensive nature, the Haber-Bosch process is the only player in ammonia production at large scales. Developing other strategies is highly desirable, as sustainable and decentralized ammonia production is crucial. Electrochemical ammonia production by directly reducing nitrogen and nitrogen-based moieties powered by renewable energy sources holds great potential. However, low ammonia production and selectivity rates hamper its utilization as a large-scale ammonia production process. Creating effective and selective catalysts for the electrochemical generation of ammonia is critical for long-term nitrogen fixation. Single-atom alloys (SAAs) have become a new class of materials with distinctive features that may be able to solve some of the problems with conventional heterogeneous catalysts. The design and optimization of SAAs for electrochemical ammonia generation have recently been significantly advanced. This comprehensive review discusses these advancements from theoretical and experimental research perspectives, offering a fundamental understanding of the development of SAAs for ammonia production.
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- MuhammadIbrar Ahmed
- Global Innovative Center of Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- CSIRO Energy Centre, 10 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, NSW, 2304, Australia
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- CSIRO Energy Centre, 10 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, NSW, 2304, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center of Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center of Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- Centre for Translational Atomaterials, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- National Isotope Centre, GNS Science, P.O. Box 31312, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
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- Global Innovative Center of Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center of Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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Pan F, Fang L, Li B, Yang X, O'Carroll T, Li H, Li T, Wang G, Chen KJ, Wu G. N and OH-Immobilized Cu 3 Clusters In Situ Reconstructed from Single-Metal Sites for Efficient CO 2 Electromethanation in Bicontinuous Mesochannels. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:1423-1434. [PMID: 38171910 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Cu-based catalysts hold promise for electrifying CO2 to produce methane, an extensively used fuel. However, the activity and selectivity remain insufficient due to the lack of catalyst design principles to steer complex CO2 reduction pathways. Herein, we develop a concept to design carbon-supported Cu catalysts by regulating Cu active sites' atomic-scale structures and engineering the carbon support's mesoscale architecture. This aims to provide a favorable local reaction microenvironment for a selective CO2 reduction pathway to methane. In situ X-ray absorption and Raman spectroscopy analyses reveal the dynamic reconstruction of nitrogen and hydroxyl-immobilized Cu3 (N,OH-Cu3) clusters derived from atomically dispersed Cu-N3 sites under realistic CO2 reduction conditions. The N,OH-Cu3 sites possess moderate *CO adsorption affinity and a low barrier for *CO hydrogenation, enabling intrinsically selective CO2-to-CH4 reduction compared to the C-C coupling with a high energy barrier. Importantly, a block copolymer-derived carbon fiber support with interconnected mesopores is constructed. The unique long-range mesochannels offer an H2O-deficient microenvironment and prolong the transport path for the CO intermediate, which could suppress the hydrogen evolution reaction and favor deep CO2 reduction toward methane formation. Thus, the newly developed catalyst consisting of in situ constructed N,OH-Cu3 active sites embedded into bicontinuous carbon mesochannels achieved an unprecedented Faradaic efficiency of 74.2% for the CO2 reduction to methane at an industry-level current density of 300 mA cm-2. This work explores effective concepts for steering desirable reaction pathways in complex interfacial catalytic systems via modulating active site structures at the atomic level and engineering pore architectures of supports on the mesoscale to create favorable microenvironments.
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- Fuping Pan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Chongqing 401135, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, United States
- Chemistry and Material Science Group, X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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Cruz-Martínez H, García-Hilerio B, Montejo-Alvaro F, Gazga-Villalobos A, Rojas-Chávez H, Sánchez-Rodríguez EP. Density Functional Theory-Based Approaches to Improving Hydrogen Storage in Graphene-Based Materials. Molecules 2024; 29:436. [PMID: 38257348 PMCID: PMC10820618 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Various technologies have been developed for the safe and efficient storage of hydrogen. Hydrogen storage in its solid form is an attractive option to overcome challenges such as storage and cost. Specifically, hydrogen storage in carbon-based structures is a good solution. To date, numerous theoretical studies have explored hydrogen storage in different carbon structures. Consequently, in this review, density functional theory (DFT) studies on hydrogen storage in graphene-based structures are examined in detail. Different modifications of graphene structures to improve their hydrogen storage properties are comprehensively reviewed. To date, various modified graphene structures, such as decorated graphene, doped graphene, graphene with vacancies, graphene with vacancies-doping, as well as decorated-doped graphene, have been explored to modify the reactivity of pristine graphene. Most of these modified graphene structures are good candidates for hydrogen storage. The DFT-based theoretical studies analyzed in this review should motivate experimental groups to experimentally validate the theoretical predictions as many modified graphene systems are shown to be good candidates for hydrogen storage.
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- Heriberto Cruz-Martínez
- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico; (H.C.-M.); (B.G.-H.); (F.M.-A.); (A.G.-V.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico; (H.C.-M.); (B.G.-H.); (F.M.-A.); (A.G.-V.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico; (H.C.-M.); (B.G.-H.); (F.M.-A.); (A.G.-V.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico; (H.C.-M.); (B.G.-H.); (F.M.-A.); (A.G.-V.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Tláhuac II, Camino Real 625, Tláhuac, Ciudad de México 13550, Mexico;
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Li Y, Zheng S, Liu H, Xiong Q, Yi H, Yang H, Mei Z, Zhao Q, Yin ZW, Huang M, Lin Y, Lai W, Dou SX, Pan F, Li S. Sequential co-reduction of nitrate and carbon dioxide enables selective urea electrosynthesis. Nat Commun 2024; 15:176. [PMID: 38167809 PMCID: PMC10761727 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44131-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Despite the recent achievements in urea electrosynthesis from co-reduction of nitrogen wastes (such as NO3-) and CO2, the product selectivity remains fairly mediocre due to the competing nature of the two parallel reduction reactions. Here we report a catalyst design that affords high selectivity to urea by sequentially reducing NO3- and CO2 at a dynamic catalytic centre, which not only alleviates the competition issue but also facilitates C-N coupling. We exemplify this strategy on a nitrogen-doped carbon catalyst, where a spontaneous switch between NO3- and CO2 reduction paths is enabled by reversible hydrogenation on the nitrogen functional groups. A high urea yield rate of 596.1 µg mg-1 h-1 with a promising Faradaic efficiency of 62% is obtained. These findings, rationalized by in situ spectroscopic techniques and theoretical calculations, are rooted in the proton-involved dynamic catalyst evolution that mitigates overwhelming reduction of reactants and thereby minimizes the formation of side products.
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- Yang Li
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
- Hydrogen Energy Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China.
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Li H, Zhao H, Yan G, Huang G, Ge C, Forsyth M, Howlett PC, Wang X, Fang J. Ternary Heteroatomic Doping Induced Microenvironment Engineering of Low Fe-N4-Loaded Carbon Nanofibers for Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304844. [PMID: 37653594 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Fabricating highly efficient and long-life redox bifunctional electrocatalysts is vital for oxygen-related renewable energy devices. To boost the bifunctional catalytic activity of Fe-N-C single-atom catalysts, it is imperative to fine-tune the coordination microenvironment of the Fe sites to optimize the adsorption/desorption energies of intermediates during oxygen reduction/evolution reactions (ORR/OER) and simultaneously avoid the aggregation of atomically dispersed metal sites. Herein, a strategy is developed for fabricating a free-standing electrocatalyst with atomically dispersed Fe sites (≈0.89 wt.%) supported on N, F, and S ternary-doped hollow carbon nanofibers (FeN4 -NFS-CNF). Both experimental and theoretical findings suggest that the incorporation of ternary heteroatoms modifies the charge distribution of Fe active centers and enhances defect density, thereby optimizing the bifunctional catalytic activities. The efficient regulation isolated Fe centers come from the dual confinement of zeolitic imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) and polymerized ionic liquid (PIL), while the precise formation of distinct hierarchical three-dimensional porous structure maximizes the exposure of low-doping Fe active sites and enriched heteroatoms. FeN4 -NFS-CNF achieves remarkable electrocatalytic activity with a high ORR half-wave potential (0.90 V) and a low OER overpotential (270 mV) in alkaline electrolyte, revealing the benefit of optimizing the microenvironment of low-doping iron single atoms in directing bifunctional catalytic activity.
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- Han Li
- JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, JiangSu, 215123, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, JiangSu, 215123, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China
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- JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3200, Australia
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- JC STEM lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, JiangSu, 215123, China
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Wu S, Wang C, Liang H, Nong W, Zeng Z, Li Y, Wang C. High-Throughput Calculations for Screening d- and p-Block Single-Atom Catalysts toward Li 2 S/Na 2 S Decomposition Guided by Facile Descriptor beyond Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi Relationship. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305161. [PMID: 37641192 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are promising cathode materials for addressing issues faced by lithium-sulfur batteries. Considering the ample chemical space of SACs, high-throughput calculations are efficient strategies for their rational design. However, the high throughput calculations are impeded by the time-consuming determination of the decomposition barrier (Eb ) of Li2 S. In this study, the effects of bond formation and breakage on the kinetics of SAC-catalyzed Li2 S decomposition with g-C3 N4 as the substrate are clarified. Furthermore, a new efficient and easily-obtained descriptor Li─S─Li angle (ALi─S─Li ) of adsorbed Li2 S, different from the widely accepted thermodynamic data for predicting Eb , which breaks the well-known Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi relationship, is identified. Under the guidance of ALi─S─Li , several superior SACs with d- and p-block metal centers supported by g-C3 N4 are screened to accelerate the sulfur redox reaction and fix the soluble lithium polysulfides. The newly identified descriptor of ALi─S─Li can be extended to rationally design SACs for Na─S batteries. This study opens a new pathway for tuning the performance of SACs to catalyze the decomposition of X2 S (X = Li, Na, and K) and thus accelerate the design of SACs for alkaline-chalcogenide batteries.
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- Siyi Wu
- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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Yang C, Gao Y, Ma T, Bai M, He C, Ren X, Luo X, Wu C, Li S, Cheng C. Metal Alloys-Structured Electrocatalysts: Metal-Metal Interactions, Coordination Microenvironments, and Structural Property-Reactivity Relationships. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301836. [PMID: 37089082 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Metal alloys-structured electrocatalysts (MAECs) have made essential contributions to accelerating the practical applications of electrocatalytic devices in renewable energy systems. However, due to the complex atomic structures, varied electronic states, and abundant supports, precisely decoding the metal-metal interactions and structure-activity relationships of MAECs still confronts great challenges, which is critical to direct the future engineering and optimization of MAECs. Here, this timely review comprehensively summarizes the latest advances in creating the MAECs, including the metal-metal interactions, coordination microenvironments, and structure-activity relationships. First, the fundamental classification, design, characterization, and structural reconstruction of MAECs are outlined. Then, the electrocatalytic merits and modulation strategies of recent breakthroughs for noble and non-noble metal-structured MAECs are thoroughly discussed, such as solid solution alloys, intermetallic alloys, and single-atom alloys. Particularly, unique insights into the bond interactions, theoretical understanding, and operando techniques for mechanism disclosure are given. Thereafter, the current states of diverse MAECs with a unique focus on structural property-reactivity relationships, reaction pathways, and performance comparisons are discussed. Finally, the future challenges and perspectives for MAECs are systematically discussed. It is believed that this comprehensive review can offer a substantial impact on stimulating the widespread utilization of metal alloys-structured materials in electrocatalysis.
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- Chengdong Yang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS), University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense, 5230, Denmark
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Pharmacy, Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS), University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense, 5230, Denmark
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 40, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Liu H, Wang C, Ai X, Wang B, Bian Y, Wang G, Wang Y, Hu Z, Zhang Z. Stabilizing iron single atoms with electrospun hollow carbon nanofibers as self-standing air-electrodes for long-time Zn - air batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 651:525-533. [PMID: 37556909 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Developing iron-based single-atom catalysts (Fe SACs) with low cost, high activity and stability is vital for commercialising sustainable energy technologies. However, accurately controlling and identifying structure-activity relationships of Fe SACs remains a significant challenge. Herein, we report Fe/N co-doped carbon nanofiber membranes with highly exposed Fe-N4 sites (Fe/NCNFs), synthesized by electrospinning and pyrolysis. The three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical structure and atomically dispersed pyrrole-type Fe (III)-N4 active sites provide the as-prepared catalyst with a positive half-wave potential of 0.87 V and an ultralow Tafel slope of 53 mV dec-1. As an air cathode catalyst for liquid Zn - air batteries, it delivers a high open-circuit voltage (1.474 V), a large peak power density (190 mW cm-2) and a high durability of 2000 cycles at 5 mA cm-2. As a self-standing air cathode, the as-assembled solid-state Zn - air batteries also show stable cycling with a small discharge/charge voltage gap of 0.65 V, indicating great prospects for developing portable zinc - air batteries.
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- Huimin Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning 185 Qianshan Zhong Road, Anshan 114051, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning 185 Qianshan Zhong Road, Anshan 114051, PR China
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning 185 Qianshan Zhong Road, Anshan 114051, PR China; School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning Anshan, Liaoning 114051, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning 185 Qianshan Zhong Road, Anshan 114051, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning 185 Qianshan Zhong Road, Anshan 114051, PR China.
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Wang X, Zhang Q, Zhang S, Wen M, Jin S. CO 2 electro-reduction reaction via a two-dimensional TM@TAP single-atom catalyst. RSC Adv 2023; 13:35231-35239. [PMID: 38053685 PMCID: PMC10694826 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06989c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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In this study, the possibility of using TM atom anchored monolayer TAP as a class of electrocatalysts (TM@TAP, TM = 3d and 4d transition metal) toward carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) was systematically investigated using first-principles calculations. During screening potential catalysts, the possibility that H and OH block the active site was considered. Then, the reaction mechanisms of screened catalysts were explored in detail. Interestingly, the different catalysts demonstrated different selectivities. Our results demonstrate that Cr@TAP, Zn@TAP, Mo@TAP, and Cd@TAP are selective toward the HCOOH product with a limiting potential in the range of -0.33 to -0.71 V. Mn@TAP and Rh@TAP promote CO production. The reduction products of Fe@TAP and Co@TAP were CH3OH and HCHO, respectively. Tc@TAP and Ru@TAP can catalyze CO2 to yield the deep reduction product, i.e. CH4. Among these catalysts, Cr@TAP and Rh@TAP are highly active due to their lower limiting potentials of -0.33 V and -0.28 V, respectively, and Fe@TAP can promote the production of the desired CH3OH with a limiting potential of -0.51 V, which allow them to be promising electrocatalysts for the CO2RR. We hope that our study will provide some insights into the rational design of electrocatalysts and useful guidance for experimental researchers.
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- Xiaolin Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ankang Research Centre of New Nano-materials Science and Technology, Qinba Chinese Medicine Resources R&D Center, Ankang University Ankang 725000 China
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- Department of Materials Chemistry, Huzhou University Huzhou 313000 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ankang Research Centre of New Nano-materials Science and Technology, Qinba Chinese Medicine Resources R&D Center, Ankang University Ankang 725000 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ankang Research Centre of New Nano-materials Science and Technology, Qinba Chinese Medicine Resources R&D Center, Ankang University Ankang 725000 China
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- National Supercomputing Center of China in ShenZhen Shenzhen 518000 China
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Yi SY, Choi E, Jang HY, Lee S, Park J, Choi D, Jang Y, Kang H, Back S, Jang S, Lee J. Insight into Defect Engineering of Atomically Dispersed Iron Electrocatalysts for High-Performance Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2302666. [PMID: 37548180 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Atomically dispersed and nitrogen coordinated iron catalysts (Fe-NCs) demonstrate potential as alternatives to platinum-group metal (PGM) catalysts in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). However, in the context of practical proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) applications, the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) performances of Fe-NCs remain unsatisfactory. Herein, improved MEA performance is achieved by tuning the local environment of the Fe-NC catalysts through defect engineering. Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived nitrogen-doped carbon with additional CO2 activation is employed to construct atomically dispersed iron sites with a controlled defect number. The Fe-NC species with the optimal number of defect sites exhibit excellent ORR performance with a high half-wave potential of 0.83 V in 0.5 M H2 SO4 . Variation in the number of defects allows for fine-tuning of the reaction intermediate binding energies by changing the contribution of the Fe d-orbitals, thereby optimizing the ORR activity. The MEA based on a defect-engineered Fe-NC catalyst is found to exhibit a remarkable peak power density of 1.1 W cm-2 in an H2 /O2 fuel cell, and 0.67 W cm-2 in an H2 /air fuel cell, rendering it one of the most active atomically dispersed catalyst materials at the MEA level.
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- Seung Yeop Yi
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Kookmin National University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Institute of Emergent Materials, Sogang University, Seoul, 04107, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT), 61 Daehak-ro, Gumi, 39177, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Engineering Convergence, Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT), 61 Daehak-ro, Gumi, Gyeongbuk, 39177, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Kookmin National University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Institute of Emergent Materials, Sogang University, Seoul, 04107, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Kookmin National University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Li L, Zhu Q, Han M, Tu X, Shen Y. MOF-derived single-atom catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis in metal-air batteries. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:13487-13497. [PMID: 37563956 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02548a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Electrocatalysts play a critical role in oxygen electrocatalysis, enabling great improvements for the future development and application of metal-air batteries. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis since they are endowed with the merits of a distinctive electronic structure, a low-coordination environment, quantum size effect, and strong metal-support interaction. In addition, MOFs afford a desirable molecular platform for ensuring the synthesis of well-dispersed SACs, endowing them with remarkably high catalytic activity and durability. In this review, we focus on the current status of MOF-derived SACs used as catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis, with special attention to MOF-derived strategies for the fabrication of SACs and their application in various metal-air batteries. Finally, to facilitate the future deployment of high-performing SACs, some technical challenges and the corresponding research directions are also proposed.
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- Le Li
- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Urban and Rural Construction Vocational College, Changzhou 213147, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Hermawan A, Alviani VN, Wibisono, Seh ZW. Fundamentals, rational catalyst design, and remaining challenges in electrochemical NO x reduction reaction. iScience 2023; 26:107410. [PMID: 37593457 PMCID: PMC10428125 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions carry pernicious consequences on air quality and human health, prompting an upsurge of interest in eliminating them from the atmosphere. The electrochemical NOx reduction reaction (NOxRR) is among the promising techniques for NOx removal and potential conversion into valuable chemical feedstock with high conversion efficiency while benefiting energy conservation. However, developing efficient and stable electrocatalysts for NOxRR remains an arduous challenge. This review provides a comprehensive survey of recent advancements in NOxRR, encompassing the underlying fundamentals of the reaction mechanism and rationale behind the design of electrocatalysts using computational modeling and experimental efforts. The potential utilization of NOxRR in a Zn-NOx battery is also explored as a proof of concept for concurrent NOx abatement, NH3 synthesis, and decarbonizing energy generation. Despite significant strides in this domain, several hurdles still need to be resolved in developing efficient and long-lasting electrocatalysts for NOx reduction. These possible means are necessary to augment the catalytic activity and electrocatalyst selectivity and surmount the challenges of catalyst deactivation and corrosion. Furthermore, sustained research and development of NOxRR could offer a promising solution to the urgent issue of NOx pollution, culminating in a cleaner and healthier environment.
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- Angga Hermawan
- Research Center for Advanced Materials, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), South Tangerang City, Banten 15314, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai 9808579, Japan
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- Research Center for Radiation Detection and Nuclear Analysis Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), South Tangerang City, Banten 15314, Indonesia
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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Hu C, Zhang Y, Hu A, Wang Y, Wei X, Shen K, Chen L, Li Y. Near- and Long-Range Electronic Modulation of Single Metal Sites to Boost CO 2 Electrocatalytic Reduction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209298. [PMID: 36843343 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Tuning the electronic structure of the active center is effective to improve the intrinsic activity of single-atom catalysts but the realization of precise regulation remains challenging. Herein, a strategy of "synergistically near- and long-range regulation" is reported to effectively modulate the electronic structure of single-atom sites. ZnN4 sites decorated with axial sulfur ligand in the first coordination and surrounded phosphorus atoms in the carbon matrix are successfully constructed in the hollow carbon supports (ZnN4 S1 /P-HC). ZnN4 S1 /P-HC exhibits excellent performance for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2 RR) with a Faraday efficiency of CO close to 100%. The coupling of the CO2 RR with thermodynamically favorable hydrazine oxidation reaction to replace oxygen evolution reaction in a two-electrode electrolyzer can greatly lower the cell voltage by 0.92 V at a current density of 5 mA cm-2 , theoretically saving 46% of energy consumption. Theoretical calculation reveals that the near-range regulation with axial thiophene-S ligand and long-range regulation with neighboring P atoms can synergistically lead to the increase of electron localization around the Zn sites, which strengthens the adsorption of *COOH intermediate and therefore boosts the CO2 RR.
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- Chenghong Hu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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Li T, Gu Y, Yu L, Zhu S, Zhang J, Chen Y. Stimuli-Responsive Double Single-Atom Catalysts for Parallel Catalytic Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1217. [PMID: 37111702 PMCID: PMC10143931 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Tumor microenvironment (TME)-induced nanocatalytic therapy is a trending strategy for tumor-targeting therapy, but the low catalytic efficiency remains to limit its therapeutic effect. The single-atom catalysts (SACs) appear as a novel type of nanozymes that possesses incredible catalytic activity. Here, we developed PEGylated manganese/iron-based SACs (Mn/Fe PSACs) by coordinating single-atom Mn/Fe to nitrogen atoms in hollow zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs). Mn/Fe PSACs catalyze cellular hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) converting to hydroxyl radical (•OH) through a Fenton-like reaction; it also enhances the decomposition of H2O2 to O2 that continuously converts to cytotoxic superoxide ion (•O2-) via oxidase-like activity. Mn/Fe PSACs can reduce the depletion of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by consuming glutathione (GSH). Here, we demonstrated the Mn/Fe PSACs-mediated synergistic antitumor efficacy among in vitro and in vivo experiments. This study proposes new promising single-atom nanozymes with highly efficient biocatalytic sites and synergistic therapeutic effects, which will give birth to abundant inspirations in ROS-related biological applications in broad biomedical fields.
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- Tushuai Li
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214013, China
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214013, China
- Wuxi Translational Medicine Research Center and Jiangsu Translational Medicine Research Institute Wuxi Branch, Wuxi 214013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Suzhou 215500, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214013, China
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214013, China
- Wuxi Translational Medicine Research Center and Jiangsu Translational Medicine Research Institute Wuxi Branch, Wuxi 214013, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Suzhou 215500, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214013, China
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214013, China
- Wuxi Translational Medicine Research Center and Jiangsu Translational Medicine Research Institute Wuxi Branch, Wuxi 214013, China
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Qu B, Li P, Bai L, Qu Y, Li Z, Zhang Z, Zheng B, Sun J, Jing L. Atomically Dispersed ZnN 5 Sites Immobilized on g-C 3 N 4 Nanosheets for Ultrasensitive Selective Detection of Phenanthrene by Dual Ratiometric Fluorescence. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211575. [PMID: 36680460 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ultrasensitively selective detection of trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like phenanthrene (PHE) is critical but remains challenging. Herein, atomically dispersed Zn sites on g-C3 N4 nanosheets (sZn-CN) are constructed by thermal polymerization of a Zn-cyanuric acid-melamine supramolecular precursor for the fluorescence detection of PHE. A high amount (1.6 wt%) of sZn is grafted in the cave of CN with one N vacancy in the form of unique Zn(II)N5 coordination. The optimized sZn-CN achieves a wide detection range (1 ng L-1 to 5 mg L-1 ), ultralow detection limit (0.35 ng L-1 , with 5-order magnitude improvement over CN), and ultrahigh selectivity toward PHE even among typical PAHs based on the built PHE-CN dual ratiometric fluorescence method. By means of in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, time-resolved absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations, the resulting superior detection performance is attributed to the favorable selective adsorption of PHE on as-constructed atomic Zn(II)N5 sites via the ionic cation-π interactions (Znδ+ C2 δ- type), and the fluorescence quenching is dominated by the inner filter effect (IFE) from the multilayer adsorption of PHE at low concentrations, while it is done by the protruded photogenerated electron-transfer process, as well as IFE from the monolayer adsorption of PHE at ultralow concentration.
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- Binhong Qu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, International Joint Research Center for Catalytic Technology, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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Zhao X, He D, Xia BY, Sun Y, You B. Ambient Electrosynthesis toward Single-Atom Sites for Electrocatalytic Green Hydrogen Cycling. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2210703. [PMID: 36799551 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the ultimate atomic utilization, well-defined configuration of active sites and unique electronic properties, catalysts with single-atom sites (SASs) exhibit appealing performance for electrocatalytic green hydrogen generation from water splitting and further utilization via hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells, such that a vast majority of synthetic strategies toward SAS-based catalysts (SASCs) are exploited. In particular, room-temperature electrosynthesis under atmospheric pressure offers a novel, safe, and effective route to access SASs. Herein, the recent progress in ambient electrosynthesis toward SASs for electrocatalytic sustainable hydrogen generation and utilization, and future opportunities are discussed. A systematic summary is started on three kinds of ambient electrochemically synthetic routes for SASs, including electrochemical etching (ECE), direct electrodeposition (DED), and electrochemical leaching-redeposition (ELR), associated with advanced characterization techniques. Next, their electrocatalytic applications for hydrogen energy conversion including hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, overall water splitting, and oxygen reduction reaction are reviewed. Finally, a brief conclusion and remarks on future challenges regarding further development of ambient electrosynthesis of high-performance and cost-effective SASCs for many other electrocatalytic applications are presented.
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- Xin Zhao
- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45221, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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Sha H, Cui J, Li J, Zhang Y, Yang W, Li Y, Yu R. Ptychographic measurements of varying size and shape along zeolite channels. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadf1151. [PMID: 36921047 PMCID: PMC10017048 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf1151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Sub-angstrom resolution imaging of porous materials like zeolites is important to reveal their structure-property relationships involved in ion exchange, molecule adsorption and separation, and catalysis. Using multislice electron ptychography, we successfully measured the atomic structure of zeolite at sub-angstrom lateral resolution for 100-nanometer-thick samples. Both lateral and depth deformations of the straight channels are mapped, showing the three-dimensional structural inhomogeneity and flexibility. Since most zeolites in industrial applications are usually tens to hundreds of nanometers thick, the sub-angstrom resolution imaging and accurate measurements of depth-dependent local structures with electron ptychography at low-dose condition will find wide applications in porous materials close to their industrially relevant conditions.
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- Haozhi Sha
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Barrio J, Pedersen A, Favero S, Luo H, Wang M, Sarma SC, Feng J, Ngoc LTT, Kellner S, Li AY, Jorge Sobrido AB, Titirici MM. Bioinspired and Bioderived Aqueous Electrocatalysis. Chem Rev 2023; 123:2311-2348. [PMID: 36354420 PMCID: PMC9999430 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The development of efficient and sustainable electrochemical systems able to provide clean-energy fuels and chemicals is one of the main current challenges of materials science and engineering. Over the last decades, significant advances have been made in the development of robust electrocatalysts for different reactions, with fundamental insights from both computational and experimental work. Some of the most promising systems in the literature are based on expensive and scarce platinum-group metals; however, natural enzymes show the highest per-site catalytic activities, while their active sites are based exclusively on earth-abundant metals. Additionally, natural biomass provides a valuable feedstock for producing advanced carbonaceous materials with porous hierarchical structures. Utilizing resources and design inspiration from nature can help create more sustainable and cost-effective strategies for manufacturing cost-effective, sustainable, and robust electrochemical materials and devices. This review spans from materials to device engineering; we initially discuss the design of carbon-based materials with bioinspired features (such as enzyme active sites), the utilization of biomass resources to construct tailored carbon materials, and their activity in aqueous electrocatalysis for water splitting, oxygen reduction, and CO2 reduction. We then delve in the applicability of bioinspired features in electrochemical devices, such as the engineering of bioinspired mass transport and electrode interfaces. Finally, we address remaining challenges, such as the stability of bioinspired active sites or the activity of metal-free carbon materials, and discuss new potential research directions that can open the gates to the implementation of bioinspired sustainable materials in electrochemical devices.
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- Jesús Barrio
- Department
of Materials, Royal School of Mines, Imperial
College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Materials, Royal School of Mines, Imperial
College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Materials, Royal School of Mines, Imperial
College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
- School
of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen
Mary University of London, LondonE1 4NS, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
- School
of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen
Mary University of London, LondonE1 4NS, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen
Mary University of London, LondonE1 4NS, England, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, LondonSW7 2AZ, England, U.K.
- Advanced
Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, 2-1-1
Katahira, Aobaku, Sendai, Miyagi980-8577, Japan
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Fang J, Chen Q, Li Z, Mao J, Li Y. The synthesis of single-atom catalysts for heterogeneous catalysis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2854-2868. [PMID: 36752217 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06406e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Heterogeneous catalysis is an important class of reactions in industrial production, especially in green chemical synthesis, and environmental and organic catalysis. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as promising candidates for heterogeneous catalysis, due to their outstanding catalytic activity, high selectivity, and maximum atomic utilization efficiency. The high specific surface energy of SACs, however, results in the migration and aggregation of isolated atoms under typical reaction conditions. The controllable preparation of highly efficient and stable SACs has been a serious challenge for applications. Herein, we summarize the recent progress in the precise synthesis of SACs and their different heterogeneous catalyses, especially involving the oxidation and reduction reactions of small organic molecules. At the end of this review, we also introduce the challenges confronted by single-atom materials in heterogeneous catalysis. This review aims to promote the generation of novel high-efficiency SACs by providing an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the current development in this research field.
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- Jiaojiao Fang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China. .,Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China. .,College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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Fu Z, Wu M, Li Q, Ling C, Wang J. A simple descriptor for the nitrogen reduction reaction over single atom catalysts. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:852-858. [PMID: 36598029 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01197b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The performance of supported catalysts is largely decided by metal-support interactions, which is of great significance for the rational design of catalysts. However, how to quantify the structure-activity relationship of supported catalysts remains a great challenge. In this work, taking MoS2 and WS2 supported single atom catalysts (SACs) as prototypes, a simple descriptor, namely, effective d electron number (labeled as Φ), is constructed to quantitatively describe the effect of metal-support interaction on the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) activity. This descriptor merely consists of intrinsic properties of the catalyst (including the number of d electrons, electronegativity of the metal atoms and generalized electronegativity of the substrate atoms) and can accurately predict the limiting potential (UL) for the NRR, with no need for any density functional theory calculations. Moreover, this descriptor possesses superb expansibility that can be applied to other materials, including other metal dichalcogenide (MoSe2, MoTe2, WSe2, WTe2 and NbS2) and even MXene (V2CO2, Ti2CO2 and Nb2CO2)-supported SACs. On this basis, a fast screening of excellent NRR catalysts among these systems is performed and three promising NRR catalysts (i.e. Mo@WTe2, Mo@V2CO2 and Re@NbS2) are successfully selected with UL as low as -0.32, -0.24 and -0.31 V, respectively. This work offers new opportunities for advancing the rapid discovery of high-efficiency NRR catalysts, and the design principle is expected to be widely applicable to other catalytic systems and beyond.
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- Zhanzhao Fu
- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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Ren S, Cao X, Jiang Z, Yu Z, Zhang T, Wei S, Fan Q, Yang J, Mao J, Wang D. Single-atom catalysts for electrochemical applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2560-2570. [PMID: 36748903 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc00005b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The field of small molecule electro-activated conversion is becoming a new star in modern catalytic research toward the carbon-neutral future. The advent of single-atom catalysts (SACs) is expected to greatly accelerate the kinetics of electrocatalytic reactions such as the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), etc., owing to their maximum atomic efficiency, unique quantized energy level structure and strong interaction between well-defined active sites and supports. In this feature article, our group's proposed synthesis methodology applied in electrocatalysis is mainly summarized. Furthermore, we elaborate on how to achieve the stabilization of single metal atoms against migration and agglomeration during the preparation of SACs. Moreover, the electrochemical applications of SACs with a focus on the above heterogeneous reactions are presented. Finally, the prospects for the development and deficiencies of these SACs for electrocatalytic reactions are discussed.
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- Shan Ren
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Wu Y, Li X, Hua K, Duan X, Ding R, Rui Z, Cao F, Yuan M, Li J, Liu J. Generalized Encapsulations of ZIF-Based Fe-N-C Catalysts with Controllable Nitrogen-Doped Carbon for Significantly-Improved Stability Toward Oxygen Reduction Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207671. [PMID: 36734204 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The vigorous development of efficient platinum group metal-free catalysts is considerably important to facilitate the universal application of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Although nitrogen-coordinated atomic iron intercalated in carbon matrix (Fe-N-C) catalysts exhibit promising catalytic activity, the performance in fuel cells, especially the short lifetime, remains an obstacle. Herein, a highly-active Fe-N-C catalyst with a power density of >1 w cm-2 and prolonged discharge stability with a current density of 357 mA cm-2 after 40 h of constant voltage discharge at 0.7 V in H2 -O2 fuel cells using a controllable and efficient N-C coating strategy is developed. It is clarified that a thicker N-C coating may be more favorable to enhance the stability of Fe-N-C catalysts at the expense of their catalytic activity. The stability enhancement mechanism of the N-C coating strategy is proven to be the synergistic effect of reduced carbon corrosion and iron loss. It is believed that these findings can contribute to the development of Fe-N-C catalysts with high activity and long lifetimes.
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- Yongkang Wu
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Energy and Power Innovation Research Institute, North China Electric Power University, 2 Beinong Road, Beijing, 102206, P. R. China
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- Energy and Power Innovation Research Institute, North China Electric Power University, 2 Beinong Road, Beijing, 102206, P. R. China
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Denisov N, Qin S, Will J, Vasiljevic BN, Skorodumova NV, Pašti IA, Sarma BB, Osuagwu B, Yokosawa T, Voss J, Wirth J, Spiecker E, Schmuki P. Light-Induced Agglomeration of Single-Atom Platinum in Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2206569. [PMID: 36373557 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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With recent advances in the field of single-atoms (SAs) used in photocatalysis, an unprecedented performance of atomically dispersed co-catalysts has been achieved. However, the stability and agglomeration of SA co-catalysts on the semiconductor surface may represent a critical issue in potential applications. Here, the photoinduced destabilization of Pt SAs on the benchmark photocatalyst, TiO2 , is described. In aqueous solutions within illumination timescales ranging from few minutes to several hours, light-induced agglomeration of Pt SAs to ensembles (dimers, multimers) and finally nanoparticles takes place. The kinetics critically depends on the presence of sacrificial hole scavengers and the used light intensity. Density-functional theory calculations attribute the light induced destabilization of the SA Pt species to binding of surface-coordinated Pt with solution-hydrogen (adsorbed H atoms), which consequently weakens the Pt SA bonding to the TiO2 surface. Despite the gradual aggregation of Pt SAs into surface clusters and their overall reduction to metallic state, which involves >90% of Pt SAs, the overall photocatalytic H2 evolution remains virtually unaffected.
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- Nikita Denisov
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chair for Surface Science and Corrosion (WW4-LKO), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chair for Surface Science and Corrosion (WW4-LKO), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research & Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Industrial Engineering and Management, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 23, Stockholm, 10044, Sweden
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- Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Industrial Engineering and Management, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 23, Stockholm, 10044, Sweden
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- Institute of Catalysis Research and Technology and Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chair for Surface Science and Corrosion (WW4-LKO), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research & Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research & Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research & Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research & Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM), IZNF, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chair for Surface Science and Corrosion (WW4-LKO), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 78371, Czech Republic
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21569, Saudi Arabia
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Yang X, Ouyang Y, Guo R, Yao Z. Dimension Engineering in Noble-Metal-Based Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200212. [PMID: 36193972 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Dimension engineering plays a critical role in determining the electrocatalytic performance of catalysts towards water electrolysis since it is highly sensitive to the surface and interface properties. Bearing these considerations into mind, intensive efforts have been devoted to the rational dimension design and engineering, and many advanced nanocatalysts with multidimensions have been successfully fabricated. Aiming to provide more guidance for the fabrication of highly efficient noble-metal-based electrocatalysts, this review has focused on the recent progress in dimension engineering of noble-metal-based electrocatalysts towards water splitting, including the advanced engineering strategies, the application of noble-metal-based electrocatalysts with distinctive geometric structure from 0D to 1D, 2D, 3D, and multidimensions. In addition, the perspective insights and challenges of the dimension engineering in the noble-metal-based electrocatalysts is also systematically discussed.
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- Xin Yang
- Key Laboratory of Research and Utilization of Ethnomedicinal Plant Resources of Hunan Province, Hunan Engineering Laboratory for Preparation Technology of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber Material, Huaihua University, Huaihua, 418000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Research and Utilization of Ethnomedicinal Plant Resources of Hunan Province, Hunan Engineering Laboratory for Preparation Technology of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber Material, Huaihua University, Huaihua, 418000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Research and Utilization of Ethnomedicinal Plant Resources of Hunan Province, Hunan Engineering Laboratory for Preparation Technology of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber Material, Huaihua University, Huaihua, 418000, PR China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Antibody-based Drug and Intelligent Delivery System, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, PR China
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Chu X, Li J, Xu H, Qian W. Introducing Te for boosting electrocatalytic reactions. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:245-259. [PMID: 36519384 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt03253h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The deployment of robust catalysts for electrochemical reactions is a critical topic for energy conversion techniques. Te-based nanomaterials have attracted increasing attention for their application in electrochemical reactions due to their positive influence on the electrocatalytic performance induced by their distinctive electronic and physicochemical properties. Herein, we have summarized the recent progress on Te-based nanocatalysts for electrocatalytic reactions by primarily focusing on the positive influence of Te on electrocatalysts. Firstly, Te-based nanomaterials can serve as an ideal template for the construction of well-defined nanostructures. Secondly, Te doping can significantly modify the electronic structure of the host catalyst, thereby, leading to the optimization of binding strength with intermediates. Furthermore, the Te etching strategy can also create a high density of surface defects, thereby leading to substantial improvement in the electrocatalytic performance. Additionally, many representative Te-based nanocatalysts for electrocatalytic reactions are also summarized and systematically discussed. Finally, a conclusive and perspective discussion is also provided to provide guidance for the future development of more efficient electrocatalysts.
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- Xianxu Chu
- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213164, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 215123 Suzhou, China
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Yan L, Li P, Zhu Q, Kumar A, Sun K, Tian S, Sun X. Atomically precise electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Wang Y, Wang J, Wei J, Wang C, Wang H, Yang X. Catalytic Mechanisms and Active Species of Benzene Hydroxylation Reaction System Based on Fe-Based Enzyme-Mimetic Structure. Catal Letters 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-022-04238-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Zhang H, Jin X, Lee JM, Wang X. Tailoring of Active Sites from Single to Dual Atom Sites for Highly Efficient Electrocatalysis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17572-17592. [PMID: 36331385 PMCID: PMC9706812 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Single atom catalysts (SACs) have been attracting extensive attention in electrocatalysis because of their unusual structure and extreme atom utilization, but the low metal loading and unified single site induced scaling relations may limit their activity and practical application. Tailoring of active sites at the atomic level is a sensible approach to break the existing limits in SACs. In this review, SACs were first discussed regarding carbon or non-carbon supports. Then, five tailoring strategies were elaborated toward improving the electrocatalytic activity of SACs, namely strain engineering, spin-state tuning engineering, axial functionalization engineering, ligand engineering, and porosity engineering, so as to optimize the electronic state of active sites, tune d orbitals of transition metals, adjust adsorption strength of intermediates, enhance electron transfer, and elevate mass transport efficiency. Afterward, from the angle of inducing electron redistribution and optimizing the adsorption nature of active centers, the synergistic effect from adjacent atoms and recent advances in tailoring strategies on active sites with binuclear configuration which include simple, homonuclear, and heteronuclear dual atom catalysts (DACs) were summarized. Finally, a summary and some perspectives for achieving efficient and sustainable electrocatalysis were presented based on tailoring strategies, design of active sites, and in situ characterization.
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- Hongwei Zhang
- School
of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
- Cambridge
Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore Ltd (Cambridge
CARES), CREATE Tower, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- School
of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- School
of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- School
of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
- Cambridge
Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore Ltd (Cambridge
CARES), CREATE Tower, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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Wu Z, Zhao Y, Xiao W, Fu Y, Jia B, Ma T, Wang L. Metallic-Bonded Pt-Co for Atomically Dispersed Pt in the Co 4N Matrix as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Generation. ACS NANO 2022; 16:18038-18047. [PMID: 36322451 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Exploiting highly efficient electrocatalysts toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has a significant role in the mass production of hydrogen energy through water electrolysis. Herein, ginkgo leaf-like Co4N coupled with trace Pt with metallic bond Pt-Co on nickel foam via solvothermal, tannic acid treated, and nitridation procedures for HER (T-Pt-Co4N) is developed. It only requires low overpotentials of 31 mV and 27 mV to achieve 10 mA cm-2 in alkaline and neutral electrolytes, respectively, surpassing the benchmark Pt/C and previously reported values. Moreover, it presents excellent long-term stability in the studied media and also can drive overall water splitting under the assistance of sustainable energies. The specific nanostructure favors the acceleration of the electrocatalytic process by exposing abundant active sites and providing numerous mass transport channels during the catalytic process. Moreover, experimental and theoretical calculation demonstrate that the atomic Pt coordinates with Co to form metallic bond Pt-Co also act as crucial role to boost the electrocatalytic performance by optimizing the reaction kinetics for HER.
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- Zexing Wu
- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Qingdao International Cooperation Base of Ecological Chemical Industry and Intelligent Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Qingdao International Cooperation Base of Ecological Chemical Industry and Intelligent Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Marine Environment Corrosion and Safety Protection, College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Eco-chemical Engineering and Green Manufacturing, Qingdao International Cooperation Base of Ecological Chemical Industry and Intelligent Manufacturing, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Marine Environment Corrosion and Safety Protection, College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Zheng T, Han X, Wang J, Xia Z. Role of heteroatom-doping in enhancing catalytic activities and the stability of single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:16286-16294. [PMID: 36301010 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04880a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are promising as efficient electrocatalysts for clean energy technologies such as fuel cells, water splitting, and metal-air batteries. Still, the unsatisfactory loading density and stability of the catalytic active centers limit their applications. Herein, a doping strategy is explored to achieve highly efficient and stable SACs for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The stability, electronic structures, and ORR/OER overpotentials of S-doped transition metal-nitrogen-carbon SAC structures were investigated using first-principles calculation methods. An intrinsic descriptor linking the intrinsic properties of catalysts and the catalytic activity was established for screening the best SACs. The theoretical predictions are well consistent with the experimental results, which provide a theoretical basis for understanding the catalytic mechanism and an approach for the rational design of SACs for clean energy conversion and storage.
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- Tao Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P.R. China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA.
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